ADDISON COUNTY — In high school boys’ basketball action late last week, Vergennes broke into the win column, Otter Valley split two home games, and Mount Abraham dropped its season opener.
Monday games, including Middlebury hosting U-32 and VUHS hosting Fair Haven, were played after the early holiday deadline for this edition.
COMMODORES
On Monday, the Commodores pulled away from host Stowe in the second half to prevail, 56-42, and improve to 1-2.
VUHS Coach Eric LeBeau said his team struggled in the first half, but played better after the break. LeBeau said senior forward Spencer Gebo had a strong game, finishing with 19 points and 13 rebounds.
OTTERS
On Dec. 18, the Otters opened their home game against Mill River with an 18-0 run on the way to a 66-19 victory. Twelve Otters scored, led by Conor Denis with 11 points, Logan Letourneau and Logan Denis with eight points each, and Brayden Meza with seven.
On Saturday, visiting Hartford came away with a 50-40 victory over Otter Valley in a back-and-forth game. The Hurricanes led at the half, 26-19, but Lucas Politano’s 14 third-quarter points helped OV take a 35-31 lead after three periods. Hartford, however, took charge again in the final quarter.
Politano finished with 18 points for OV and Connor Denis added seven, as the 3-1 Otters absorbed their first setback. Ryan Murphy led Hartford with 20 points.
EAGLES
On Dec. 20, host Randolph rode a big second half past the Eagles, 51-39. Mount Abe led at the break, 22-15, but Ghost Eli Messier scored 20 of his game-high 24 points in the second half as Randolph took charge.
Hayden Lutz scored 16 to pace the Eagles in their opening game, and Charlie Germon chipped in nine.
